Economy

Cash Hoarding: CBN Warns Banks, POS Operators

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned Banks and POS operators against illegal actions affecting the circulation of naira. This comes on the heels of public outcry that the Naira is not accessible to Nigerians. Punch Newspaper The CBN warned parties involved to immediately desist from such Continue Reading

Crime

Ekiti Police Boss Orders Full Investigation into Ikere Bank Robbery

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By Amos Ogunrinde The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr Dare Ogundare has visited the scene of Wednesday’s armed robbery incident at Ikere-Ekiti for an on-the-spot assessment. In a statement made available to Newsmen in Ado Ekiti,  the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu said the Commissioner expressed displeasure over the ugly Continue Reading

Infrastructure

FG Pushes Mortgage Banks for Affordable Housing

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The Federal Government has called on Chief Executive Officers of mortgage banks to explore creative ways to make mortgages more affordable to Nigerians of all income brackets. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa who made the call in Abuja at a retreat organised by stakeholders in the mortgage banking sub-sector said […]Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Appeals to Banks’ CEOs, Approves Payment to Pensioners

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By Funmi Adekoya Governor Ademola Adeleke has pleaded with banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across Osun State, assuring them of renewed security. A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the Governor made the appeal at the opening of the renovated Ede branch of First […]Continue Reading

Economy

Customers Laud Weekend Banking, Appeal for Continuity

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By Fasilat Lawal In Ibadan, most banks opened for Saturday and Sunday business activities following Central Bank Of Nigeria Directives on Commercial banks. When Radio Nigeria visited some banks in the metropolis, large crowd of customers were seen on que in the banking hall trying to get money across the counter, and withdraw at the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Hope Dashed as Banks Shut Door Against Customers

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The hope of customers to receive cash across the counter got dashed as commercial banks shut their doors against them. The bank premises in Dugbe axis were stormed by a crowd of customers in anticipation of changes to their previous experiences following President Muhammadu Buhari’s National Broadcast in the early hours of Thursday extending the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Nab Suspected Robbers Terrorizing Banks in Ibadan

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As part of its determination to rid Oyo State of unscrupulous and sinister-minded elements, the Police Command has apprehended members of a criminal gang specialized in carrying out robbery attacks on Banks in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan signed by the police public relations officer in the State, Mr Adewale Osifeso.  The statement […]Continue Reading